691 Results with the "Thriller" genre


    • Blood Drops: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lou witnessing a blood witch ritual called *pendency*, where Gabrielle mourns her mother’s death. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as Lou reflects on the brutal murder of Etienne Gilly, whose charred and decapitated body was left as a gruesome message. The witches reveal a pattern: victims are rumored to be the king’s illegitimate children, suggesting a targeted campaign of torture. Lou suspects her mother, Morgane, is behind these killings, possibly as retaliation for her…
    • The First Performance: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with a vivid scene in Domaine-les-Roses, where Claud performs on a frozen fountain, playing a mandolin while the audience revels in the music. Seraphine's hauntingly beautiful voice captivates the crowd, creating an atmosphere of unearthly passion. Reid, however, remains sullen and uncomfortable in his performance attire, which includes a shirtless costume and kohl-lined eyes. His discomfort is compounded by memories of his past as a Chasseur, contrasting sharply with his current debased…
    • Red Death and His Bride, Sleep Eternal: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid, the protagonist, being prepped for a performance by Zenna, a member of Troupe de Fortune. Irritated by her heavy-handed makeup application and the oppressive atmosphere, Reid questions the absence of his mother and fellow performer Beau. The troupe has arrived in Beauchêne, a village on the outskirts of La Fôret des Yeux, where a stage has been constructed for their act. As the sun sets, Reid feels an inexplicable unease, heightened by the knowledge that this is their final…
    • Proper Knights: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid awakening in a disoriented and drugged state, struggling to focus on the face of Auguste, who stands over him. Reid's limbs feel unnaturally heavy, and his wrists burn with pain. Auguste forces a bitter substance down his throat, causing Reid to vomit repeatedly. As his senses gradually sharpen, Reid recognizes Auguste's wolf-like features and realizes he and Madame Labelle have been injected with a drug, likely hemlock, meant to subdue them. The scene is tense, with Chasseurs…
    • When a Snake Sheds Her Skin: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou, the protagonist, sits alone on a rooftop, grappling with emotional turmoil after a traumatic day. The heavy clouds mirror her somber mood as she reflects on the fractured relationships around her. Below, Coco and Ansel discuss her situation, their voices tinged with concern and unresolved tension. Lou feels undeserving of their care, especially as she wrestles with feelings of abandonment and self-doubt. The wind seems to respond to her anguish, prompting her to whisper a plea for help, as if…
    • The Funeral: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Reid observing the somber funeral procession for the Archbishop amidst a cold, relentless rain. The streets are lined with Constabulary and Chasseurs, while allies like the Dames Blanches and loup garou lie in wait for Morgane. Reid and Lou are forced to remain hidden at Deveraux’s insistence, though Reid chafes at the passive role. The scene is heavy with tension, as Reid reflects on the Archbishop’s complicated legacy and his own conflicted emotions about the man who was both…
    • Something New: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter depicts an emotionally charged moment between Lou and Reid as they grapple with grief and self-acceptance. Lou reflects on Reid's troubled past, acknowledging how few people have genuinely loved him—including his adoptive father, the Archbishop, who recently died. Despite Reid's flaws and their complicated history, Lou recognizes his deep need for love and comfort. Their embrace becomes a sanctuary as Reid processes his loss, revealing his fear that the Archbishop would have hated him if he'd…
    • Trial by Fire: Reid Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Reid and Lou, disguised to evade detection, prepare to infiltrate a convoy to escape their pursuers. Lou insists Reid target a poor farmer’s wagon, but he refuses to prey on the weak. She argues survival demands pragmatism, directing him to a different wagon while she targets a gilded carriage nearby. Reid is hesitant, overwhelmed by the risks, but Lou reassures him with a plan: pose as an injured traveler, gain entry, and use magic if necessary. Despite his moral reservations, Reid recognizes the…
    • The Drowning: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid narrowly escape pursuit in the city, with Lou showcasing her expertise in evasion by breaking their pursuers' line of sight. They find refuge in a backstreet in East End, where Reid, visibly shaken, collapses into Lou’s lap. As they recover, Lou reveals she has sent allies—including a rat named Charles—to gather their group and secure rooms at an inn called Léviathan. Despite the danger, Reid remains determined to speak with King Auguste, even as Lou warns him of the futility and risk,…
    • Madame Sauvage’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Lou Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Lou and Reid, fleeing from Manon’s warning, take refuge in Madame Sauvage’s Cabinet of Curiosities, a bizarre shop filled with oddities like stuffed rats, animal skulls, and butterfly wings. The atmosphere is eerie, and Reid is visibly unsettled by the strangeness of their surroundings. Lou, focused on evading capture, insists Reid disguise himself with a wig, but he resists, sparking tension between them. Their argument escalates as Lou accuses Reid of hypocrisy for using magic when it suits him while…
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